Description: Providing conferences, meeting and training events to educate individuals in government and industry interested in using technology to improve government; Recognizing excellence in government programs that use information technology effectively through; Recognizing innovative products and services that can enhance the effectiveness of government through awards programs; Providing training and education programs dealing with the use of information technology in the government technology arena; Providing professional development programs for government and industry employees responsible for using technology to enhance government; Providing educational opportunities in the nature of presentation of seminars, lectures, workshops and panel discussions to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals interested in improving government through technology; Promoting collaboration between government and industry to improve government through the effective and innovative use of information technology; Promoting innovation through collaboration and exhibits of innovative technology products and services; Providing conferences, meeting and events to promote collaboration and improve government through technology; Promoting collaboration and better government through collaborative committees and working groups that recommend best practices and effective strategies; "INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL"
